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Mayor Jones calls for canceling Ye’s July 4 concert in San Antonio
By Stephanie Koithan at San Antonio Current (alt-weekly)
· June 22, 2026
· 1 min read
Over the weekend, San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones called for the cancelation of a July 4 Alamodome concert by controversial rapper Ye, formerly Kanye West. In a Saturday tweet, Jones said she supported scrapping the performance. “Military City USA should not host someone with a record of hate ...
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Mayor Jones' call to cancel Ye's concert comes at a time when San Antonio is preparing to celebrate its patriotic heritage on July 4. The city's nickname, "Military City USA," reflects its strong ties to the military community, and hosting a figure with a history of hate speech and antisemitic comments may be seen as inconsistent with those values. The Alamodome, where the concert is scheduled to take place, is a prominent venue that hosts various events, including those that promote community unity and pride. If the concert is canceled, it will be interesting to see how the city decides to fill the void, potentially with an alternative event that better aligns with San Antonio's values and celebrates its diversity. The decision will likely be closely watched by the community, and its outcome may have implications for future events in the city.
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Category: government ·
Published: June 22, 2026 ·
Source: San Antonio Current (alt-weekly) ·
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What is this story about? Over the weekend, San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones called for the cancelation of a July 4 Alamodome concert by controversial rapper Ye, formerly Kanye West. In a Saturday tweet, Jones said she supported scrapping the performance. “Military City USA should not host someone with a record of hate ...
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